There are several tax credits for owners of eligible buildings which meet certain "green" standards. These standards increase energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, and reduce the environmental impacts of large commercial and residential buildings in New York City, among other benefits.

Solar Electric-generating Systems

• New York State Solar Electric-generating Systems’ Tax Abatement Law

• New York City Solar Electric-generating Systems’ Rule

• PTA4: Tax Abatement Form
  The PTA 4 is required prior to sign-off for Alt 2 applications whenever the PTA4 Solar Tax Abatement Application is selected for work related to the installation of a solar electric generating system. See form instructions for details.

Green Roofs

• New York State Green Roof Abatement Law

• New York City Green Roof Rule

• PTA3: Tax Abatement Form
  The PTA3 is required prior to sign-off for Alt 2 applications whenever the PTA3 Green Roof Tax Abatement Application is selected for work related to the installation of a green roof. See form instructions for details.